Sunburns: Here are the natural remedies that really work

There are many natural remedies that will help you relieve redness and burning. Remember to use suitable sunscreen next time.

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If you risk ruining the weekend or the Sea Holiday because of one bad sunburn, do not be discouraged. There are many natural remedies that will help you to relieve redness and burning. But remember to use one next time Sun protection suitable, preferably with mineral filters, to better protect your skin and be green even on the beach.

Are you among the people prone to sunburn? Maybe you have fair or delicate skin or you sometimes underestimate the action that ultraviolet rays can have on the skin if we don't protect it adequately when we know that exposure to the sun will be prolonged.

Let's find out what they are causes, symptoms and natural remedies for sunburn.

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Sunburns, what are they

Sunburn they are the result of excessive sun exposure and prolonged in the rays of the sun. Unfortunately, excessive exposure to the sun can cause sunburn especially in the case of fair and delicate skin or when the skin is not adequately protected. The action of ultraviolet rays causes skin burns which are manifested mainly by redness, burning and itching.

Sunburn, causes

The main cause of sunburn and sunburn istoo long exposure to the sun and without adequate protection. We must remember that fair and delicate skins are the most prone to sunburn. Those with fair skin and fair hair should be exposed to the sun for tanning with care.

Sunburns appear due to the prolonged action of ultraviolet rays on our skin. If the skin is not sufficiently protected it can burn and redden with the appearance of redness, itching, burning, pain and in the most severe cases even swelling and sunburn with watery bubbles and consequent peeling of the skin.

Always keep in mind that sunburn can occur already after half an hour of exposure to the sun, especially in the case of very strong sun, delicate and unprotected skin. Therefore we recommend the utmost attention in sun exposure.

The main causes of sunburn are:

Prolonged exposure to the sun
Action of ultraviolet rays
Fair and delicate skin
Skin not adequately protected

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Sunburns: Here are the natural remedies that really work

Sunburn, symptoms

I symptoms of sunburn they are easy to recognize especially because when they appear you are aware that you have spent a lot of time in the sun or that you have not protected your skin adequately from the sun. Here are what the symptoms of sunburn e how they manifest.

Redness of the skin
Burning
itch
Very warm skin to the touch
Temperature
Chills
Nausea
Dizziness
Peeling of the skin
Formation of blisters and pustules

If these symptoms appear you are probably in the presence of a sunburn which can be more or less severe. If the sunburn seems very extensive and high fever appears, especially in the case of children, we recommend that you contact your doctor, pediatrician or doctor.

Sunburn, consequences and risks

We must not underestimate the consequences and risks of sunburn especially if we are frequently subject to this problem because repeated sunburn is certainly not good for the skin. The most serious consequence of sunburn is the formation of skin tumors, with particular reference to melanoma.

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Here are the risks and consequences of sunburn, not to be underestimated:

Premature aging of the skin
Formation of wrinkles on the skin
Loss of skin elasticity
Skin cancers
Damage to the DNA
Melanoma

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Sunburn, food to protect the skin

We know well that the protection of the skin from the negative effects of prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays passes fromsupply, therefore it is very important to choose the food we eat well to prepare for exposure to the sun. Here are the useful foods to prepare and protect the skin.

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carrots
Tomatoes
watermelons
Green tea
Cocoa
Linseed oil
apricots
Pesche
More
Red peppers
Yellow peppers
Turmeric

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How to prepare your skin for the sun

If you love a tan and if you know that you will spend a beach or mountain holiday where you will spend several hours in the sun, then consider in advance to start preparing your skin well to prevent sunburn.

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Betacarotene
hydration
Fatty acids
Lip balm
Scrub
Deep cleansing of the skin
Gradual exposure to the sun
Gradual tanning
Nutrition care
Eco-bio solar

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Natural remedies for sunburn

There are really numerous natural remedies that we can put into practice in case of sunburn to relieve itching, burning and redness, including home remedies and grandmother's remedies which work very well especially if we are faced with a common not very serious sunburn. While waiting for a visit to the doctor or pharmacist, when necessary, you can rely on a natural remedy for sunburn to better withstand the momentary discomfort they cause. Relieving baths and body wraps are the best natural remedies for sunburn.

Relieving baths

To relieve skin that tingles due to prolonged sun exposure, try one of the 3 relieving baths that we propose to you.

You can add to the warm water of the tub:

Soothing sodium bicarbonate bath

You can add to lukewarm bath water 1/2 glass of sodium bicarbonate which has the power to soften the skin and relieve redness.

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Relieving bath with oatmeal

A glass of oatmeal, with emollient properties; you can pour the flour directly into the water or place it in an organza bag, to leave in the tub while you are immersed.

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Refreshing packs

If the skin is hot, for calm the burning sensation there is nothing better than making a completely natural pack to apply on the affected areas. We offer you seven.

Aloe vera wrap

Apply to the skin of the aloe vera gel as if it were an after sun. For an even more refreshing effect, place it in the refrigerator before use.

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Coconut oil pack

With the help of a cotton swab applied to the affected areas of thecoconut oil that you will have purchased in herbalist's shop or in an ethnic grocery store. Pay attention that the oil you choose is completely natural and free from synthetic fragrances.

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Green tea pack

Apply directly to the skin of the green tea bags that you will have infused and then left to cool. Once it has cooled down, you can add the resulting tea to the tub water for one refreshing bath or apply it on the skin by sponging using a cloth or a small towel.

Yogurt wrap

For your pack you can choose to use some natural plain yogurt, even better if organic or made by you. Yogurt will have an emollient, moisturizing and refreshing effect on your skin.

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Cucumber pack

Il cucumber has extraordinary soothing properties. To get the juice, blend the pulp and filter it through a very thick sieve. Collect the liquid obtained in a glass and apply it on the skin with the help of some cotton balls. It is a pack suitable for both face and body.

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Melon pack

By following the same procedure as for the cucumber wrap, you can get some juice from the melon pulp to make a pack with refreshing and relieving properties.

Lettuce pack

Boil some in water lettuce leaves for a few minutes. Drain them by collecting the water in a bowl and let the resulting liquid rest until it has cooled down. Use it to make compresses to apply on sunburn with the help of wadding or cotton sheets.

Lime, calendula, mallow or chamomile compress

With medicinal plants like linden, calendula, mallow or chamomile you can prepare compresses for sunburn, prepare infusions or decoctions and then apply gauze soaked in the liquid obtained when it becomes warm or cold. You can use fresh or dried flowers and leaves (which you can find in herbal medicine) choosing between:

lime
Mauve
Chamomile
Calendula

Just boil the water in a saucepan, leave to infuse and filter through a colander. Allow to cool and, using a gauze, apply it gently on the affected area after immersing it in the infusion. Rest and let it act for as long as possible.

Other natural remedies

Besides aloe vera, here are what others are natural remedies that we can apply on the skin or take on the advice of the herbalist to relieve the discomfort caused by sunburn. These remedies are also valid for home burns and minor burns.

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Potato starch
Grated potatoes
Grated apple
Slices of potatoes
Slices of tomato
Peels of banana
Chamomile compresses
Calendula oil
Helichrysum oil
Hypericum oil
Sesame oil
Shea butter
Mother tincture of calendula
Cornstarch
Colloidal Silver
Mulla mulla

Sunburn, what not to do

In addition to applying natural remedies for sunburn, pay attention to what it would be best not to do in the presence of this problem. For example, it's best to stay out of the sun when your skin is sunburned.

What do not do in case of sunburn: